Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx
Friday, November 4, 2016
The Archibald Prize 2016
I was very thrilled to discover that Ballarat Art Gallery was hosting the Archibald Prize 2016.
Shez decided she would like to join us and once again be our gracious tour guide.
On the way in to the gallery we saw this very apt art installation ......loved it!
This was the one I really wanted to see...being an old fashioned fan of realism art.
It was breathtaking in my opinion! This was my other fav.....so much to see in it....tiny ants and little bugs and fishes....critters hiding....
This was the winning entry.
A couple of my other favs....
Being fans of ABC's Dr Blake we checked out some of the show locations and also some history.
I got to visit Gails Patchwork Emporium again as I decided I couldn't leave somethings behind....
Love this beautiful china in Gails private collection...yum!
After all that retail therapy we were relaxing on the verandah when who should walk up the stairs? O'faigh from Oldbury Cottage....so lovely!
Selfies thanks to our resident paparazzi person...
Thanks Ballarat.....you are a great place....going to miss you and Miss Shez but not your weather....thanks for deciding to shine now!
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Ballarat is such a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteI have had an amazing time with you guys ,i am so glad i got to play tourist with you both,i had alot of fun,and how good that you got to meet Lyn,i am already missing you my friend ,safe travels xx
ReplyDeleteOh you are doing and seeing so much on your holiday...good on you xx
ReplyDeleteKeep on sharing ....brings back so many memories.
Lucky you, seeing the Archibald exhibition! I like Ballarat, it's such an interesting place, and the lovely old buildings are gorgeous. The town has hung onto its history very well.
ReplyDeleteThe Archibald exhibition must have been amazing in person , thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy our regional galleries taking on major exhibitions. And i am not surprised you were tempted to go back to Gail's!
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have had a great time. Ballarat is a cold place weather wise but not in other respects. Safe trip back to sunny qld. DD2 tells me it's been beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely holiday photos Michelle, such a wonderful trip you are having.
ReplyDeleteSo much to see and do. Hope you didn't miss anything.
ReplyDeleteanother lovely day out..x
ReplyDeleteHugz
Wow those painting were amazing. Glad you got some retail therapy, take care. Guida
ReplyDeleteThe Archibald Prize was amazing, wasn't it?
ReplyDeleteThere is so much to do and see in Ballarat isn't there. Wonderful to see the paintings, so many beautiful ones. Love the Gary MacDonald painting, looks like he needs a hug!! Gails is a wonderful shop so much jusg to look at.
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